I have the porter cable that Atlantic recommends and I can second the recommendation. You can get these reconditioned from time to time to save a few bucks. That PC nailer will shoot 2" as smallest nail. That would be fine for sheathing. Longer than you need but also not a problem. So, if you were to get one nailer for both framing and sheathing you want a framer and just use the smaller nails. I have even used 3" nails in sheathing when thats all I had available. No problem.

AtlanticWBConst.

06-02-2007 06:17 PM

Actually, we use 2" to 2-1/2" ring shank nails for ext. sheathing...

Brik

06-04-2007 09:02 AM

Good point - Yea, the PC will shoot Ring shanked and spiral nails down to 2".

johnny331

06-05-2007 09:33 PM

My local tool rental has the N75C-1 for $25/weekend. I used that last weekend, I'll get it again for a weekend or two in the future when I need it. My limited use of it doesn't justify me spending $300 or so for one to keep.

It was a great little gun though, I used 2 1/2" nails with the adhesive on the ends. Thanks for the input.